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Best 87107 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,376 students in 87107, NM (there are 8 private schools, serving 824 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 87107, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87107, NM are Montessori Elementary School, Mountain Mahogany Community School and Alvarado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87107 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87107, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87107, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1730 Montano Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 796-0149
Gr: K-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Alvarado Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Solar Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4412
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Griegos Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4040 San Isidro Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3661
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Macarthur Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-1482
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sequoyah
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3405 Pan American Fwy
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Gordon Bernell Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 468-7707
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
620 Schulte Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Valley High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 Candelaria Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-9021
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Los Puentes Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4012 4th St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Cochiti Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 San Isidro Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-1432
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Mission Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Mission Av Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-5269
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Sixth St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-1647
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Los Ranchos Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7609 Fourth St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 898-0794
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Camino Nuevo Youth
Alternative School
4050 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 87107, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87107, NM include Montessori Elementary School, Mountain Mahogany Community School and Alvarado Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87107?
17 public schools are located in 87107.
What percentage of students in 87107 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 87107 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87107?
87107 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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